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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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